I do fear God, but I will also tell you that when a doctor diagnoses you and the word 'cancer' comes out of his mouth, at that point, it changes your life and you do fear less and it also has allowed me to be a lot more open as a person. It's changed me.

I was involved in some of the very first meetings that created the maps that showed what would happen if you had a Category 1, 2 or 3 hurricane in New York.

I'm never surprised by the insensitivity of 'The New York Times' editorial board.

This idea of tying me to Giuliani is quite unique. I know Rudy Giuliani. I like Rudy Giuliani. I worked with him during his administration. But we're completely different people.

I have voted for a Republican for president ever since I was voting and since I was 18 years old.

People should be respected for the strength of their convictions, and I also believe in freedom of expression.

The 'Libertarian' thing was a mistake on my part for saying it, but I am.